Named one of the Big 12’s top recruiters by Rivals.com in 2013 and received the Merv Johnson Integrity in Coaching Award.

Versatile coaching veteran returned to his roots mentoring the Sooners’ cornerbacks in 2013. Aaron Colvin earned consensus All-Big 12 First Team selection, while Zach Sanchez was a Freshman All-America pick under Wright’s tutelage.

Wright’s most notable collegiate cornerback pupil was Darrell Green, who made the leap from Texas A&I to a Pro Football Hall of Fame career with the Washington Redskins.

Thanks to the steady play of Wright’s corners in 2013, Oklahoma led the Big 12 in pass defense (212.5 ypg) and total defense (350.2 ypg), while ranking second in the conference in scoring defense (22.1 ppg).

In 2012, coordinated an OU special teams unit that ranked seventh nationally in kickoff return average (25.8) and eighth in punt return average (14.3), while Sooners also led the Big 12 in kickoff coverage. Boasted an All-Big 12 Second Team pick in DE David King.

Turned a pupil into the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year for the second straight season in 2011 as Frank Alexander was also the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Both of his starting ends were named All-Big 12 as Ronnell Lewis was placed on the first team, as well.

Helped Jeremy Beal, who was the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2010, rank among the top 20 nationally in tackles for loss.

OU ranked No. 10 nationally in pass efficiency defense in 2009 and led Big 12 in pass defense as four players received All-Big 12 honors.

OU added two new starters at corner in 2008, but still led the high-scoring, pass-happy Big 12 in pass efficiency defense.

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